Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR
PoorAroostook County, Maine · 200 Ft NE Ofjct RTE 161 · Structure no. 2024
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 801 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,620
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR in Aroostook County, Maine. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,068 by 2036. The structure is 801 ft (244.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR carry?
About 3,620 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR?
The structure is 801 ft (244.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Limestone RD over Aroostook Riv Abandd RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.